How far is Gibbon, NE from Hastings, NE?
The driving distance from Gibbon, NE to Hastings, NE is about 38.4 miles (61.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 45m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 26.4 miles (42.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 31m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 45m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Human settlement in Kearney County, Nebraska, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Gibbon and Hastings.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Gibbon and Hastings.
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Start on 1st Street
38 m · 11 sec · 1st Street
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Turn left onto LaBarre Street
104 m · 17 sec · LaBarre Street
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Turn right onto 2nd Street
100 m · 20 sec · 2nd Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Court Street
2972 ft · 1 min · Court Street
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Continue on Lowell Road
5.8 mi · 8 min · Lowell Road
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Turn left onto W Road
2.5 mi · 3 min · W Road
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Turn right onto 40 Road
6 mi · 8 min · 40 Road
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Turn left onto Q Road
1353 ft · 22 sec · Q Road
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Continue on Q Road
41 m · 8 sec · Q Road
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Turn left onto Senator Carl T. Curtis Drive
3.7 mi · 4 min · Senator Carl T. Curtis Drive
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Continue on West Highway 6
13.8 mi · 16 min · West Highway 6
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Continue on Grand Army of the Republic Highway
153 m · 7 sec · Grand Army of the Republic Highway
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Grand Army of the Republic Highway
44 m · 2 sec · Grand Army of the Republic Highway
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Exit the rotary onto Grand Army of the Republic Highway
1 mi · 1 min · Grand Army of the Republic Highway
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Continue on West Highway 6
1.6 km · 1 min · West Highway 6
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Turn left onto South Marian Road
1.2 mi · 2 min · South Marian Road
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Turn right onto West 2nd Street
1.8 mi · 4 min · West 2nd Street
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Turn left onto North Kansas Avenue
102 m · 22 sec · North Kansas Avenue
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Turn left onto West 3rd Street
602 ft · 14 sec · West 3rd Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · West 3rd Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Gibbon and Hastings.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
West Highway 6
Continue on West Highway 6
13.8 mi · 00h 16m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A comfortable day-trip route
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
Partly Cloudy leaving Gibbon and Partly Cloudy near Hastings.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Gibbon to Hastings?
The road trip is about 38.4 miles (61.8 km) and usually takes 00h 45m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Heartwell is a useful midpoint, sitting about 19.1 miles from Gibbon and 19.3 miles from Hastings.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 26.4 miles (42.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 12 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.
When is the best time to leave for this route?
A good departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:58 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.13 one way or $10.26 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 12.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Cloudy around Gibbon and Partly Cloudy near Hastings.
Stop Ideas Near Heartwell
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Heartwell.
Hastings
Holdrege
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Gibbon and Hastings. Straight-line distance: 26.41 mi (42.51 km).
#1 Gibbon
City in Buffalo County, Nebraska, U.
| Population | 1,875 |
| Coordinates | 40.7483500, -98.8448000 |
| Altitude | 628 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Hastings
County seat of Adams County, Nebraska, United States
| Population | 24,725 |
| Coordinates | 40.5861200, -98.3883900 |
| Altitude | 587 |
| Country | United States |
End: West 3rd Street (-98.38839, 40.586103)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 62 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 16m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 57m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 46m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 38m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 32m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 28m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.77 | $5.13 | $10.26 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $5.78 | $11.57 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $6.33 | $12.66 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $7.21 | $14.43 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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